Songs that defined 2018 - Music in 2018—where to begin? There’s a lot to unpack, like Drake and Cardi B dominating the charts. Young artists like XXXTentacion and 6ix9ine rose to the top, only to fall down just as quickly. We also said goodbye to artists like Mac Miller, who was eulogized on Ariana Grande’s first US number one. Featuring Spanish-language posse cuts and fun country tunes, check out this playlist for the songs that defined 2018.

Pusha T: 'The Story of Adidon' - "You are hiding a child." You may not have heard of Pusha T, but he told the world about Drake's secret son, in this cold-blooded diss track that inspired multiple headlines.

6ix9ine feat. Nicki Minaj: 'Fefe' - 'Fefe' is bursting with controversy. 6ix9ine broke out last year thanks to social media, and is now facing 25 years in prison. Meanwhile, Minaj uses her time here to send sneaky snubs at rival Cardi B.

Lil Peep & ILoveMakonnen: 'Sunlight on Your Skin' - Peep was just 21 when he passed away last November. He is survived by this stirring single, released this year with close collaborator ILoveMakonnen.

Songs that defined 2018

The ultimate year-end playlist

Music in 2018—where to begin? There’s a lot to unpack, like Drake and Cardi B dominating the charts. Young artists like XXXTentacion and 6ix9ine rose to the top, only to fall down just as quickly. We also said goodbye to artists like Mac Miller, who was eulogized on Ariana Grande’s first US number one. Featuring Spanish-language posse cuts and fun country tunes, check out this playlist for the songs that defined 2018.